CRRL Presents

CRRL Presents is the Central Rappahannock Regional Library's weekly cable show. The show is produced by staff at the library and features interviews and programs about the library and the area.

CRRL Presents: Clayton Ray, A Man of Many Interests

This interview airs beginning February 24.
Clayton Ray has the impressive title of Curator Emeritus in the Department of Paleobiology at the Smithsonian Institution. He also studies, collects, and writes about wagons. Debby Klein meets with this fascinating man to explore his many interests.
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CRRL Presents: Norma Starkweather - Portraits and More

This interview airs beginning February 3.
Well known for her portraits that hang in public places, Norma Starkweather's lovely paintings cover a variety of subjects. Debby Klein visits Norma to view her art and her interesting home.

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CRRL Presents: Joseph C. DiBella, Distinguished Professor of Art and Art History

This interview airs beginning January 20.
During an exhibit of his work in the duPont Gallery at the University of Mary Washington, Joe DiBella talked about art, his love of teaching, and the 25 years reflected in the exhibition. 

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CRRL Presents: Hsi-Mei Yates, International Artist and Teacher

This interview airs beginning January 13.
Beauty, serenity, and spirituality envelop the viewer of the paintings of Hsi-Mei Yates. Chinese philosophy inspires her and guides her in the creation of her lovely works. Debby Klein joins Hsi-Mei in her studio and is treated to a demonstration of Chinese Brush Painting on CRRL Presents, a Central Rappahannock Regional Library production.

CRRL Presents: Louellen Whitefeather Young Silver, Discovering Your Heritage

This interview airs beginning October 21.
Caring and curious about her ancestry and her extensive family's place in the history of White Oak, in Stafford County, Lou “Whitefeather” Silver has explored her genealogy on a journey back through 400 years and 16 generations. She shares her extensive knowledge and amazing memory.

CRRL Presents: The Central Rappahannock Heritage Center, Regional History Preserved

This interview airs beginning August 19.
We visit the Central Rappahannock Heritage Center, at Maury Commons, to talk to two of its founders, Tony and Patricia Kent. The Center houses an extensive collection of documents, photographs, and records that give us insight into the lives and events of generations gone by. 

CRRL Presents: Ann Rabson, Renowned Blues Musician

This interview airs beginning August 12.
Making wonderful music has always been part o f Ann Rabson’s life. Now in her fourth decade as a songwriter, recording artist, and performer, she is visited by Debby Klein and shares her thoughts and her music. 

CRRL Presents: Linda and Jim Salisbury, Writers and Publishers

This interview airs beginning July 29.
From The Bailey Fish Adventures to Smart Self Publishing, Linda and Jim Salisbury have a variety of books to their credit. Debby Klein talks to them about their writing, together and independently, and the fascinating field of publishing. Find out more about Linda Salisbury by reading her Local Author profile.

CRRL Presents: Judy Hansen, President Fredericksburg Sister City Association

This interview airs beginning July 15.
Fredericksburg’s Sister City is Frejus, France, a beautiful, historic city on the Mediterranean Sea.  Cultural and educational exchange programs, people to people, promote appreciation and understanding.  Debby Klein visits Judy Hansen to talk about the more than 25 years' relationship between Fredericksburg and Frejus.

CRRL Presents: The Fascinating World of Ron Miller - Sci-fi and More

This interview airs beginning July 8.
Award winning illustrator-author Ron Miller specializes in science, astronomy, science fiction, and fantasy. Debby Klein visits him in his King George studio to talk about his thirty-odd books and ongoing creative contributions to literature, science, and entertainment.